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Among Us
2018
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Quick resume
An online and local party game of teamwork and betrayal for 4-15 players...in space!
Global score
92/100
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Pros
- Fun social deduction gameplay
- Great with friends and community
- Cross-platform and accessible
- Frequent updates and mods
- Simple controls and customization
Cons
- Toxic or uncooperative public lobbies
- Lack of voice chat in-game
- Repetitive tasks for crewmates
- Dependence on group quality
- Limited narrative or story
Motivations
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Autonomy4
"Players have freedom to choose roles (impostor or crewmate), customize characters, and decide their own strategies and social interactions."
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Competence3
"Game requires social deduction skills, strategic lying, and task completion; skill ceiling varies with player group."
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Competition2
"Some competitive elements in trying to outsmart others and win rounds, but focus is more on social interaction than rankings."
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Continuation3
"Players often return for repeated sessions, especially with friends, though some mention playing sporadically."
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Cooperation4
"Strong emphasis on teamwork among crewmates to complete tasks and identify impostors; social collaboration is core."
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Creativity3
"Customization of characters and use of mods add creative expression; also creative social deception strategies."
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Domination-2
"Interactions tend to be balanced social play rather than exerting authority; some trolling occurs but not dominant."
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Escapism4
"Many players use the game as a fun distraction and social outlet, especially during stressful times like lockdown."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons, not out of obligation or pressure."
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Experimenting3
"Players try new roles, maps, and mods; social deduction encourages trying different strategies."
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Exploration2
"Some exploration of new maps and roles, but core gameplay remains familiar and repeated."
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Expression4
"Wide range of character customization options (hats, skins, pets) allow personal expression."
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Fantasy3
"Game has a light sci-fi setting with imaginative roles and scenarios, though not deeply immersive fantasy."
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Fellowship5
"Strong community and social bonding; many reviews emphasize playing with friends and forming connections."
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Growth2
"Players develop social and strategic skills, though some find gameplay repetitive after time."
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Health-5
"No physical activity involved; purely sedentary gameplay."
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Idle-3
"Requires active attention and social interaction during rounds; not typically played as background or idle."
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Intimacy3
"Social interactions foster friendships and emotional connections, especially among friends playing together."
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Leadership1
"Some players take informal leadership in discussions and strategy, but no formal leadership roles."
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Progression2
"Cosmetic unlocks and some role variations provide progression, but core gameplay is round-based without persistent power growth."
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Relaxation1
"Game can be fun and engaging but also tense and stressful due to social deception and suspicion."
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Sensation2
"Simple visuals and sounds provide enjoyable sensory feedback; not highly stimulating but charming."
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Status1
"Some recognition through leaderboards and cosmetic items, but social status is informal and situational."
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Story-4
"No narrative or story; gameplay is context-free social deduction rounds."
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Strategy4
"High strategic and mental challenge in deception, deduction, and social manipulation."
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Thrill4
"Tension and suspense are core to gameplay, especially during meetings and impostor kills."
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Value4
"Highly praised for entertainment value, low cost, and cross-platform accessibility."
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Violence3
"Gameplay involves killing as impostor, but violence is cartoonish and part of social deduction."
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Survival3
"Impostors try to survive without being caught; crewmates try to avoid being killed, adding survival tension."
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Last update: 06/03/2026